Guagara Palm Plant Care
Cryosophila guagara P.H.Allen
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Cryosophila guagara is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect to full sun
60–85°F
50–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Guagara Palm?
Water Guagara Palm every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C) and 50–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Guagara Palm Native To?
What Is the Guagara Palm?
Guagara Palm (Cryosophila guagara) belongs to the Arecaceae family within the Cryosophila genus. Guagara Palm is native to Costa Rica and Panama.
Guagara Palm displays a tall, single-trunk palm growth habit, reaching up to 20 ft tall with a spread of approximately 10 ft. Guagara Palm produces creamy white flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 36 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Guagara Palm?
Cryosophila guagara requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Guagara Palm Need?
Guagara Palm thrives in bright indirect to full sun. The optimal light range is 2,000–10,000 lux. Avoid placing Guagara Palm in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to full sun
2,000–10,000 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Guagara Palm Prefer?
Cryosophila guagara grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Guagara Palm prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
50–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Guagara Palm?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Guagara Palm to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Guagara Palm?
Feed Guagara Palm every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Guagara Palm?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Guagara Palm?
Guagara Palm can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to cryosophila bartlettii plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Guagara Palm Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Guagara Palm, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Guagara Palm?
Guagara Palm is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Guagara Palm Need?
Guagara Palm grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Guagara Palm is native to Costa Rica and Panama. In cooler regions, grow Guagara Palm as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Guagara Palm is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Cryosophila genus — compare its care with other Cryosophila species on PlantoScan.
Cryosophila is part of the Arecaceae plant family — browse all Arecaceae genera and species.
Guagara Palm thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cryosophila guagara P.H.Allen, family Arecaceae (first published in Ceiba 3: 174 (1953)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Guagara Palm, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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